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concepts 2 chapt 2
concepts 2 unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do MD/DO providers do? | Diagnose, treat, order tests/meds, and direct patient care |
| What is the role of a Physician Assistant (PA)? | Works under physicians to assist in patient care |
| What can a Nurse Practitioner (NP) do? | Diagnose and prescribe as an advanced practice RN |
| What is the RN’s role? | Direct care, supervision, and patient management |
| What does an LPN/LVN do? | Provides care under RN or physician supervision |
| What is a CNA responsible for? | Basic patient care and assisting nurses |
| What is a UAP? | Performs delegated tasks (may be more advanced depending on state) |
| What does a Respiratory Therapist (RT) treat? | Breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders |
| What is the role of Physical Therapy (PT/PTA)? | Restore movement and physical function |
| What does Occupational Therapy (OT/COTA) focus on? | Activities of daily living (ADLs) |
| What does a Speech Therapist treat? | Speech, swallowing, and communication issues |
| What does a Pathologist do? | Diagnoses disease via tissue/blood |
| What does an MLT/MT do? | Lab testing and blood analysis |
| What does a Phlebotomist do? | Draws blood |
| What does a Radiologist do? | Interprets imaging |
| What does a Radiology Tech do? | Performs imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray) |
| What is the pharmacist’s role? | Medication safety, dispensing, and counseling |
| What does a Registered Dietitian (RD) do? | Nutrition planning and education |
| What does a Social Worker do? | Discharge planning and emotional support |
| What does a Chaplain provide? | Spiritual support |
| What improves care coordination? | EHR/HIT systems |
| What is TeamSTEPPS? | Evidence-based teamwork system |
| What is the nurse’s communication role? | Central link between team, patient, and family |
| What is Managed Care? | Cost control by managing services |
| What is Medical Necessity? | Care must be reasonable and required |
| What are the two levels of care? | Inpatient and Outpatient |
| Examples of inpatient settings? | Hospitals, rehab, skilled nursing |
| Examples of outpatient settings? | Clinics, home health, hospice |
| What is Team Nursing? | RN + assistive staff share care |
| What is Client-Centered Care? | Patient makes decisions |
| What is Primary Nursing? | ONE nurse responsible for all care |
| What is Case Management? | Coordinates care for complex patients |
| Main goal of ACA? | xpand coverage and reduce costs |
| ACA benefit for young adults? | Stay on parents’ plan until 26 |
| Preventive care under ACA? | Free |
| What did ACA eliminate? | Lifetime coverage caps |
| Who qualifies for Medicare? | Age 65+, ESRD, disabilities |
| Medicare uses what payment system? | DRGs |
| Who qualifies for Medicaid? | Low-income individuals |
| What is an HMO? | Requires PCP + in-network only |
| What is a PPO? | More provider flexibility |
| What is a POS plan? | Combination of HMO & PPO |
| TRICARE covers who? | Military families |
| CHAMPVA covers who? | Veterans |
| Worker’s Compensation covers what? | Work-related injuries |
| What is Concierge Medicine? | Annual fee for 24/7 provider access |
| Other payment options? | Self-pay, payment plans, charities |
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